be nice. team

a game plan for addressing mental health on your team

Student-athletes experience challenges to their mental health. It’s as simple as that. This is a national conversation, but the way that we can effect change is to bring the conversation locally and to our teams. be nice. is an easy tool to use and understand for all ages and backgrounds.

Copy of Mens Basketball be nice 130,000 Michigan coaches trained in the be nice. action plan.

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Equip coaches with a game plan when they notice changes in a student athlete's mental health.

The be nice.team program gives coaches and trainers the knowledge and confidence to take action when faced with a mental health concern.

Benefits of becoming a be nice. team:

- provides simple and effective mental health and suicide prevention education

- provides a common language for coaching staff, players, and parents

- increases team connectedness and psychological safety

- increases team communication and trust

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Host a be nice.nation mental health awareness game!

Your team can be a catalyst for awareness, action, and change.

Bring awareness to your community by promoting the be nice.action plan. Fill out the inquiry form on our fundraising page to connect with one of our coordinators and get started.

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Contact the Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan

160 68th St. SW Suite 120
Grand Rapids, MI 49548


info@benice.org | 616.389.8601

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